'Least worried' over BJP's national executive meet, says Naveen

"BJP is growing in Odisha and we are trying to come to power here in 2019", Naidu added. Find us on Facebook too! The move is expected to boost the BJP's standing in the state.

"Let's resolve to make BJP a pan-India party from panchayats to Parliament".

"Uttar Pradesh has proved political observers wrong". The UP result is a rejection of the politics of casteism and nepotism.

"People in Odisha understand that there has been no development under the leadership of Naveen Patnaik".

"Opposition leaders find an excuse for their defeat".

Speaking on the party chief's vision, Prasad said: "We must do this with the love and affection of the people".

Shah said he will spend 95 days touring the country to meet party leaders and workers and asked senior leaders and union ministers to give 15 days to strengthen the organisation while speaking about its growth prospects in states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Odisha.

The executive meets against the backdrop of the party's stunning win in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand besides maiden conquest in Manipur.

"However, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj may skip the meet due to health issues, Union Ministers, the Chief Ministers of 13 BJP-ruled states and three Deputy Chief Ministers, will attend the meet", Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Friday.

"I feel elated to see our Prime Minister from close quarters".

Security personnel, though, had a tough time running on the Odisha capital roads under blazing sun.

Meanwhile, Modi fever has gripped the city with major road junctions bearing cut-outs of the prime minister and party president. "Modi", "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" and "Bande Mataram".

The Prime Minister will also visit the Sri Lingaraj temple to offer prayers, according to state BJP spokesperson Sajjan Sharma.

He received lotus flowers when he was felicitated by members of the BJP's Mahila Morcha in front of the Raj Bhavan.

- ANI (@ANI_news)PM @narendramodi waving to the enthusiastic supporters greeting him in Bhubaneswar.